Aquion OptiPure BWS1500 User manual

BWS1500 Simple Install Guide 2
175 gal.
storage
tank
shown
Completed
BWS1500 High
Flow Installation
Installing or Replacing QT Cartridges
NOTE: Before installing or replacing QT Cartridges, make sure to remove
the plugs in the QT heads.
1. Close feed water valve.
2. Twist and pull down to remove cartridges.
3. Align the upward-pointing arrow on the new cartridge with the upward-
pointing arrow on the head. Push cartridge up into head until it stops.
4. Turn to right until it stops. NOTE: labels might not always face forward.
5. Open feed water valve.
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System must be installed indoors
and easily accessed for service and
maintenance.
Water supply is cold water only, at a
minimum of 45 psi, maximum of 80 psi.
Distribution plumbing from the system
to equipment location(s) should be
minimum ¾” nominal. Hose, PEX or
other non-metal pipe is recommended.
Cut tubing and hoses to an appropriate
length and avoid loops or kinks in
tubing. Do not cut tubing with wire
crimpers or dikes. Route and secure
lines in an orderly manner.
Installation must conform to all local
codes and regulations.
Equipment layout:
Take time to visualize the nal
placement of equipment. Hose, tubing
and electrical connections will be
made between the Processor, Storage
Tank, RP Pump, Buffer Tank and the
distribution plumbing.
Consider the placement of components
in relation to the utilities (described
below), and allow easy access for
operation and service. For example,
make certain that an operator can see
and access the Emergency Bypass
Valve on the left side of the Processor;
and that the power cords from the
Processor and RP Pump can be routed
to the power outlet.
Utility requirements:
Water Supply – A minimum ½”
dedicated water supply line* with ½”
NFPT full-ow ball valve is required
within 6 feet of the processor. When
possible, locate the supply valve to
the left of the processor and install a
pressure gauge.
Drain – A drain with a capacity of 4
gallons per minute ow is required
within 4 feet of installation location.
Power – Two 120 VAC electrical outlets
are required; one for the Processor
and one for the RP Pump.
*NOTE: A dedicated supply line is a
water line run directly from a main
water source. It does not branch out
and is uninterrupted along its path.
vGeneral Information

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vBWS1500/175 High Flow Installation Diagram
Feed
Water
(User-Supplied)
Feed Water Supply Valve
& Pressure Gauge Water Processor
Optimized
Water Line to
Equipment
(1/2” Hose)
(Optional)
Air Gap
at Drain
Feed
Water Inlet
connection
Optimized Water
Line (Blue)
Drain Line - Black
Return Line - Gray
Reject
Water
Outlet
connectn
(at rear)
Float Switch Cable
Power
120VAC, 2A
Emergency
Bypass Valve
Water Quality
Monitor
Tank Outlet
& Valve
Storage
Tank
Storage
Tank/RP
Return
Line
connection
Optimized
Water to
Equipment
connection
Sample
Port
Power
Cord
Power
Cord
Air
Breather
Feed Water
Adapter
Repressurization
(RP) Pump
Buffer Tank
Tank Inlet
Divert Valve
Tank Float
Switch
(inside tank)
Blending
Valve
Controller,
System
Status LEDs
Optimized
Water Inlet
(on valve)
Outlet
Inlet
Buffer
Tank
Inlet
Buffer
Tank
Valve
Buffer
Tank
Outlet
Feed Water
Line (Gray)
Optimized
Water
Outlet
connectn

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Step 1a
Unwrap accessories on the Storage Tank and install
the Divert Valve and Air Breather in the ttings on the
top of the Storage Tank.
Step 1b
Remove black plastic shroud from Processor by
removing four screws: two on front and one on each
side.
Step 1c
Remove the plugs from all water connections on
bottom of Processor.
Step 1d
Place system components where they are to be located.
Step 1e
Rotate Storage Tank outlet to horizontal position,
providing for a direct
connection to RP Pump.
Step 1f
Select a secure mounting
location for Processor, with
access to the dedicated
cold Water Supply, Drain &
120VAC power outlet.
v Prep the Components
Rotate outlet
Remove shroud
Remove plugs
Unwrap accessories
and install on Tank
Components in place,
near power outlet,
Drain & Feed Water

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Step 2
Attach Water Processor at the upper and lower keyhole mounts. DO
NOT PLUG IN PROCESSOR.
Step 3a
Install the ½” Feed Water Adapter
(included) into the user-supplied 1/2”
Feed Water Supply Valve.
Step 3b
Attach ½” hose barb adapter with clamp to ½” gray hose, and connect
to Water Supply. Route other end of ½” hose to the Water Processor
Feedwater Inlet, attach hose barb adapter with clamp and connect.
vMount the Processor vMake the Feed Water Connection
Use keyholes in bracket
½” Hose barb adapter and
clamp (included)
1/2” Adapter

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Step 4a
Connect 3/8” black tubing to Reject Water Outlet on Processor.
Step 4b
Connect the other end of the black tubing from Reject Water Outlet to
an approved Air Gap (if used), route to the Drain, and secure.
vMake the Drain Connection
NOTE: If required, install an
approved air gap (optional
Optipure Air Gap shown)

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Step 5a
Connect 3/8” blue tubing to Optimized Water Outlet connection on the
Processor.
Step 5b
Route blue tubing to Optimized Water
Inlet at Tank Inlet Divert Valve on Storage
Tank, cut to length and connect.
vMake the Processor to Storage Tank Connection

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vMake the Storage Tank to RP Pump and Buer Tank Connections
Step 6a
RP Pump must be located near
the Storage Tank on the oor
or on a stand not more than 8”
above the bottom of the Tank.
Connect 1” gray hose to Tank
Outlet and secure with large
clamp.
Step 6b
Cut hose to length and connect
other end with clamp to RP
Pump Inlet.
Step 6c
Connect 3/4” hose to RP Pump
Outlet and secure with clamp.
Step 6d
Connect the other end to Inlet
of Buer Tank and secure with
clamp.

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vMake the Buer Tank Outlet to Processor Connection
Step 7a
Attach ½” hose barb adapter with clamp to ½”
gray hose. Connect to the Buer Tank Outlet.
Step 7b
Route gray hose to Storage Tank/RP
Return Line connection on Processor,
cut to length and connect with hose
barb adapter & clamp.

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v Make the Optimized-Water-Line Connection to Processor
Step 8
Attach ½” hose barb adapter with clamp
to ½” gray hose and connect to Optimized
Water to Equipment connection on Processor.
(e other end will later be connected to
the distribution plumbing that supplies
equipment.)
DO NOT CONNECT
THE LINE TO
EQUIPMENT
AT THIS TIME.
Optimized
Water Line
e Optimized Water Line will be connected later, either directly to equipment, or to an optional post-
treatment lter and then to equipment.

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Step 9a
Install three CTO-Q cartridges into QT heads 1, 2 &3 starting from the
le side of the Processor. Align arrows, insert and turn to lock in place.
v Install Filter & Mineral Addition Cartridges
Step 9b
Install Mineral Addition Cartridge in 4th position.

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v Make the Storage Tank Float Switch Connection
Step 10a
Route the Float Switch Cable (attached to the
side of the Storage Tank) from the Tank to the
le side of the Processor.
Step 10b
Route the cable through the same opening in
the white bracket that the Processor’s power
cord passes through, and then around the
front to the control box.
Step 10c
Bring the plug to the Tank Switch Cable
connector on the side of the control box. Align
the key slot on plug with connector on box,
push in, and rotate plug to lock in place.
Float Switch
Cable
Connector on
side of box
rough hole
in bracket

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v System Start-Up
System connections
completed, ready for start-up

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Step 11a
Remove the Storage Tank cover. Temporarily route the 1/2” Optimized
Water Line into the opening of the Storage Tank and keep it in place
throughout system start-up (temporarily fasten if necessary).
Step 11b
Ensure the Storage Tank
Inlet Divert Valve is in the
Down position.
Step 11c
Make certain the
Emergency Bypass Valve
on the Processor is in
the “SERVICE” position
(pointed downward).
v Purge Air & Flush System
Optimized
Water Line

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v Purge Air & Flush System
Step 11d
Open Feed Water Supply Valve.
Step 11e
Plug in the Processor
power cord at this time.
Step 11f
e Controller will power up, but will be in
“System Disabled” mode (indicated by “Tank
Full” LED ashing red). To enable the system,
press and hold the “System Disable Button”
until you hear a click, then release. (e “Inlet
Solenoid Valve” LED will illuminate).
Water will begin to ow through the system. In
approximately 30 seconds, the Processor pump
will start. Allow lters and the membrane
to purge air. Water will begin owing to the
Drain, and water will ow through the blue
Optimized Water Line to the Storage Tank. System enabled
Flashing = system disabled To enable, place ngertip over
green circle on Controller front,
hold until “click,” then release.
Supply
Valve

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Step 12
Verify operation of the Float Switch inside
Storage Tank. Manually raise oat (point
upward). e Processor pump will turn o
and the “Tank Full” LED on the Controller will
illuminate.
Lower the oat to
restart and resume
normal operation.
Step 13a
Ensure the Storage Tank Outlet Valve and the
Buer Tank Valve are both open (handle in
line with valve body).
Step 13b
Disable the system: On the Processor
Controller, press and hold the “System Disable
Button” until the “click,” then release. e
“Tank Full” LED should begin ashing (red),
indicating the system is disabled.
Step 13c
While securely holding the 1/2” gray
Optimized Water Line over the Storage Tank
opening, turn the Processor Emergency Bypass
Valve to the “BYPASS” position.
v Check Tank Float Switch v Rapid-Fill the Storage Tank
Float up
Tank Valves
open
Secure Optimized
Water Line
Float down
System
disable
and Bypass
mode

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Step 13d
Water will ow rapidly into the Tank. Allow
the Tank to ll to at least 2 FEET ABOVE
THE HEIGHT OF THE PUMP INLET.
Step 13e
When the Tank reaches this level, turn the
Processor Emergency Bypass Valve to the
“SERVICE” position.
Step 13f
Resume normal operation: Press and hold the
“System Disable Button” until the “click,” then
release. e “Inlet Solenoid Valve” LED on
Processor Controller will illuminate (green).
v Rapid Fill the Storage Tank
Exit
Bypass
and
enable
system

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(Ensure Storage Tank and Buer Tank Valves are
open.)
Step 14a
Remove priming port plug on the top of the RP
Pump. Allow water from the Tank to ll Pump
until it begins to ow out of the port. Replace the
priming port plug.
Step 14b
Holding the 1” gray Optimized Water Line over
Storage Tank opening, plug in RP Pump power
and turn RP Pump on with the button located on
top. Allow to run until water ow is steady and
free of air.
Step 14c
Aer ow becomes steady,
close Buer Tank Valve. is
will stop water ow through
the gray Optimized Water Line
and allow the Buer Tank to
ll. When full, the RP Pump
should turn o.
Step 14d
If the RP Pump does not turn o, then the air is
not fully purged. With the Optimized Water line
in place over the Storage Tank opening, reopen
the Buer Tank Valve, then when ow is steady
without air, close it and wait to see if Pump shuts
o. Repeat this process until Pump shuts o when
Buer Tank is full.
v Prime the Repressurization Pump
Tank Valves
Buer Tank
Valve
Priming
port plug
Clear, steady ow
Pump ON
button

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v Adjust the Blend TDS
Allow the system to continue to operate in
normal service mode (lling the Storage Tank),
with the Buer Tank Valve closed.
Step 15a
Turn on power to Water Quality Monitor.
Press the OUT button. is indicates the TDS
of the water exiting the membrane. Enter on
the Post Installation Checklist.
Step 15b
Press the IN button. is indicates the TDS of
the Optimized Water owing to the Storage
Tank.
Step 15c
Adjust the Blending Valve to 80 ppm (or to
user-required TDS).
Step 15d
Make single-turn adjustments, waiting 30
seconds between, until TDS is at desired level.
Step 15e
Aer 5 minutes, re-check the TDS IN and
make nal adjustments if necessary.
Power button
OUT button
IN button
Blending Valve
80 ppm